Second Grade Pacing Guide

2nd Grade Pacing Guide

1st Nine WeeksTechnology Operations and Concepts, Keyboarding

1st Nine Weeks ||

Technology Operations and Concepts

1. Use accurate terminology related to technology.

· Use appropriate terminology related to technology. You will teach terminology all year as you progress through the lesson. Unit 2( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Unit 3 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Unit 4( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)

2. Identify basic parts of various technology systems.

· Identify technology related equipment such as computers, document cameras, data projectors, VCR/DVD players, sound systems, microphones, cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, printers, and mp3 players.

Go on a Scavenger Hunt with labels to put on the items in your classroom http://www.growing.course.com/level_2/index.html - Use the Animated lesson: Booker's Computer, Key Terms

3. Name input and output devices.

· Name input and output devices, such as keyboard, stylus, printer, mouse, joystick, printer

http://library.thinkquest.org/C007063/data/final1.html - Internal/External devices of computer

4. Demonstrate correct posture while using a technology system.

· Distinguish between correct posture and incorrect posture when using a computer.

· Understand that there are specific finger positions used when selecting a letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard.

Have an initial lesson - focus on home row keys. Also, students can work on keyboarding throughout the year as they create projects. http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/keyboarding.htm#third_grade - List of keyboarding activities http://www.typingpal.com/ergonomics/- Correct posture http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ http://webinstituteforteachers.org/~gammakeys/Lesson/Introduction.htm

7. Introduce correct keyboarding techniques.

· Practice which fingers type which letters on the keyboard.

· Use correct fingers when typing words and phrases.

· Be introduced to the finger placement in order to correctly use a keyboard

Students will work on this throughout the year as they create projects. Have an initial lesson - focus on home row keys. Students can work on keyboarding throughout the year as they create projects. http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/keyboarding.htm#third_grade- List of keyboarding activities http://www.typingpal.com/ergonomics/- Correct posture http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

11. Demonstrate care of digital equipment.

· Learn how to properly take care of digital equipment and media

· List ways to take care of digital tools such as keyboards, computer screens, projectors, CD/DVD players, sound enhancement equipment, etc…, such as washing hands before use, cleaning work area before and after use.

http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/ - Rules for taking care of our computers http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Chip.html - Teaches how to clean parts of your computer

17. Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.

· Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.

Review the Jefferson County Technology Acceptable Use Policy

2nd Nine Weeks

5. Use input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols.

· Find the location of each letter on the keyboard.

· Use the input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer.

Students will work on this throughout the year as they create projects. Initial lesson: Unit 1( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)

6. Use special functions of input devices.

· Use special keys on the keyboard and the mouse to input information independently.

Students will work on this throughout the year as they create projects. http://www.abcya.com/standard_keyboard.htm - Place letters and numbers on the keyboard

8. Identify storage media.

· Understand that there are various locations available to save digital information.

· Identify local hard drive, flash/thumb drive, memory card, network drives (G drive, Shared drive), external drive, CD and CD drive, and/or DVD and DVD drive.

http://www.kids-online.net/learn/click/table.html Inside a computer Teacher Tube Video --- http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=29685Flash drive

9. Understand appropriate use and care of storage media.

· Know the importance of removing media safely.

· Understand how to insert/connect and remove storage media safely such as digital cameras, flash drives, cds, dvds, etc.

Teacher Tube Video --- http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=29685 Flashdrive

10. Demonstrate appropriate use and care of storage media (CDs, flash drives, external hard drives, digital cameras, etc.)

· Demonstrate how to remove storage media properly.

Teacher Tube Video --- http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=29685 Video for flashdrivehttp://www.ctcd.edu/infotech/ctcitd/Education/Tech%20Tips/tips/flashdrive.html -Explanation for teacher so she/he can demonstrate and discuss it with the students. http://photojojo.com/content/guides/teaching-photography-to-children/ - How to teach camera skills to kids

12. Identify applications and operations of various technology software/operating systems.

· Access information through an Internet browser.

All Year Unit 1( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) http://www.learnthenet.com/english/animate/connect.html -Learning about the Internet http://ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html- Ivy's Search Engine Resources for Kids

Creativity and Innovation

24. Design original works using digital tools.

· Use programs to design original work. Examples: digital drawing tools, music software, word processing software, digital cameras. Students will create their own project using PAINT or Microsoft Word. http://computerkiddoswiki.pbworks.com/Interactive+Lessons - Wiki listing numerous ideas PAINT (found in the Accessories) - students create their own digital picture

Third Nine Weeks

13. Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software.

· Select the appropriate icons to select the desired application program and use the appropriate features from the toolbar and/or drop-down menu. Learn basic skills for using local, network, and/or online multimedia software

Students will create a word document·Use Theme Launch, Science or S.S. topic. Learn basic skills for using word processing software. http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/word.htm - Word

Students will create a class powerpoint· Each student will create a slide. Learn basic skills for using presentation software. http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/powerpoint.htm - Poweroint

Digital Citizenship

14. Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems and applications, such as the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, and communication tools.

· Identify ways technology and applications can be used safely and responsibly, such as protecting personal information online, avoiding inappropriate sites, and exiting inappropriate sites.

ISAFE Lesson: Grade 2 Personal Safety Lessonhttp://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/informationprivacy/ - Information Privacy Movie http://disney.go.com/webtoons/threepigs/index.html - "Who's Afraid of Little Sweet Sheep" - ChatRoom Safety http://www.netsmartzkids.org/uyn/index.htm - Use Your NetzSmartz - Password Safety, Internet Privacy, etc.

15. Practice responsible, ethical, and legal use of technology systems and applications, such as the Internet, and communication tools.

· Understand that proper settings must be maintained on the technology system.

http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/DARE.php - Faux Paw Movies

16. Distinguish between ethical and unethical uses of others’ work (do not copy or manipulate other people's work)

· Define plagiarism.

· Determine if content is plagiarized.

· Understand possible consequences of plagiarism.

· Explain the importance of citing text and digital content.

http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/copyright/ - Copyright http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/digitalethic.htm - Digital Ethics resources http://citationmachine.net/ - Students can create cite their source, then copy and paste on their project

Communication and Collaboration

17. Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.

· Collaboratively use the Internet to communicate with individuals and groups using sources such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools. (other states and other countries)

Unit 4 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Other Ideas: http://www.ct4me.net/math_projects.htm - Math Projects your class could join http://efieldtrips.org/ - Choose a field trip. Send a question on the "Ask the Expert" Day http://letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html - Send a soldier a postcard. Sponsored by Xerox http://www.spaghettibookclub.org/ - Students create a book review http://www.monsterexchange.org/about/about_msdescription.htm - Students create a written description of their Monster, then post their description to a e-partner to draw

Fourth Nine Weeks

18. Identify uses of technology systems in daily living.

· Identify technology systems used in daily life. List examples.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tech/techslider.html Technology Timeline at Home

19. Use digital tools and strategies to locate, retrieve, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas.

· Retrieve information from digital sources.

· Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, web searches, etc. Unit 2 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Unit 3( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)

http://www.kidrex.org/ - Google Safe Searchhttp://www.factmonster.com/ http://www.avl.lib.al.us/ - Alabama Virtual Library

20. Evaluate accuracy of digital content

· As a collaborative group, determine whether content from a digital source is fact or fiction. Unit 1( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Unit 3( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Unit 4 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com) Unit 5 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)

22. Produce digital work collaboratively.

· Work collaboratively to produce digital products, such as PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, spreadsheets, and digital photostories.

Students will work in small groups to create a project. Teachers may use Theme launch, Science, or S.S. topics.http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscope/techknowpark/FreeFall/Resources.html - Ideas for spreadsheets http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/digitalmedia.htm - Variety of Degital Media Activities

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

23. Identify digital tools used for problem solving.

· Identify digital tools for solving problems.

· Organize information using concept mapping software.

http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/graphic_organizers.htm - List of Graphic Organizer Resourceshttp://www.bubbl.us/index - Interactive Graphic Organizer- Just click Start (students do not have to create a user name) http://www.exploratree.org.uk/ - Ready Made Thinking Guides-Interactive http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html?detoured=1&for_printing=1 - Printable Graphic Organizers